Starbucks Barista

Target•Napa, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience while supporting food and beverage operations. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product freshness and quality, and following food safety and operational standards. Baristas help create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience, support digital order fulfillment and other guest services, and adapt to changing business needs. The position involves working in a fast-moving, physically active environment and following a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
Attention to detail and ability to follow multistep processes.
Ability to stay focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present or handled, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during certain duties.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and thank them at the end of transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing the guest experience during all hours of operation.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
Support Starbucks Drive Up by ensuring digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area according to best practices.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct hazards when possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.